Adele LidderdaleMay 102 minAhimsa aka non-harming Some of you might have heard about the philosophy behind yoga and maybe even read the sutras or the Bhagavad Gita for yourself. Ahimsa or...
Adele LidderdaleApr 254 minCan we be Happier? Tips for increasing life satisfactionSo, can we be happier? Research shows that the Happiness does benefit us and the happier we are the happier we can make those around us...
Adele LidderdaleApr 222 min5 Tips for Pilates Reformer workoutsThe Pilates equipment, sometimes known as apparatus, includes the Reformer, the Wunda chair, the Tower, the Ladder Barrel and smaller...
Adele LidderdaleMar 301 minOrkney first Pilates Equipment Studio Ok, it's boutique, bijoux, peedie or perfectly formed as I call it. The Northern Lights Studio is opening this weekend! We're inviting...
Adele LidderdaleJan 182 minWhat have squats got to do with it?In a recent Yoga Orkney Tuesday session we practiced up to chair pose (Utkatasana) and explored some similar shapes seated and lying on...
Adele LidderdaleNov 19, 20212 minCoherent Breathing How many times have we heard "just take a deep breath"? I am certain I will have said this many times myself. As with all matters...
Adele LidderdaleSep 27, 20212 minThe Autumn Season... Feel your Feelings Well late summer was short! Swiftly into Autumn we go. The autumn season regards our large lung/intestine meridians and emotionally it's...
Adele LidderdaleSep 14, 20213 minSeasonal effects on Mood The winter blues are almost a matter of culture in the UK. the weather gets a bit nippy, the light doesn't quite seem as bright during...
Adele LidderdaleSep 5, 20212 minWhat type of Yoga should I practice?While we have come to recognise Yoga as the bending of the body, the breath practice or pranayama and the sage-like imagery of people...
Adele LidderdaleJun 29, 20211 minFree Mindfulness Monday sessions every week in July Mindfulness has a growing body of evidence to support it's effectiveness in reducing anxiety and stress as well as increasing focus and...
Adele LidderdaleApr 13, 20212 minNatural Capital The snow has thawed, the land suddenly looks green and the long, slow sunsets are here. It's almost as if you can't help but stop and pay...
Adele LidderdaleMar 1, 20211 minThe Spine and Chronic Pain I mentioned last week that there was a really interesting Podcast that explores the spine and how our nervous system plays a roll in pain...
Adele LidderdaleJan 29, 20211 minThe Self-Care Saturday SessionsWe can't go out, so let's make the best of staying in. I'm not going to lie... A few yoga and fitness teachers have put our heads...
Adele LidderdaleJan 25, 20211 minA Treat Coming soon...Save the Date! For the first time ever, a few of us teachers have come together to offer a fun and varied home retreat day. The Saturday...
Adele LidderdaleDec 17, 20201 minWhy do my wrists hurt in Yoga?Sometimes it doesn't matter how much strengthening we do, how many times we practice plank or down dog or chatarunga, your wrists will...
Adele LidderdaleNov 21, 20202 minInviting in the StormIt’s stormy here in Orkney tonight. Really stormy, the type of storm that even us locals avoid. I let the dog out earlier on and quick as...
Adele LidderdaleOct 7, 20203 minThe effect of Positive Thinking on Mental WellbeingMental Wellbeing According to mind.org mental wellbeing doesn't have one accepted definition. It could be defined as how we feel like we...
Adele LidderdaleOct 4, 20203 minAnd on the topic of R.A.I.N...Ok, ok, I know I am going on a bit but after typing up about rain and the changing seasons earlier an old concept reared it's head....
Adele LidderdaleOct 3, 20201 minDecidedly DriechIt’s that time of year again, when the weather dictates so many of our choices. There are a few things you can be proactive about so your...
Adele LidderdaleAug 23, 20202 minModern Brain // Ancient Brain (Part 1)It is estimated that we have around 70,000 thoughts per day. Half of these are words and the other half are pictures but it depends on...